Coolaroo South Primary School
Coolaroo South Primary School is a government primary school in Coolaroo, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 930, it sits in the 18th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 250 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 75% have a language background other than English.
Coolaroo VIC 3048. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Coolaroo South Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Coolaroo South Primary School ranks 1,472nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 23 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 15th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holy Child School, a Catholic primary school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Coolaroo South Primary School scores 930, below average.
School zone
Coolaroo South Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Coolaroo
Coolaroo South Primary School is located in Coolaroo, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,025/wk and median rent of $335/wk. Population: 3,193.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Coolaroo suburb profileSchools near Coolaroo South Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Coolaroo South Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Child SchoolCatholic Primary · Dallas | 0.4 km | 911 | 19 lower | 200 |
| St Mary's Coptic Orthodox CollegeIndependent Combined · Coolaroo | 0.7 km | 997 | 67 higher | 1,078 |
| Ilim CollegeIndependent Combined · Dallas | 0.8 km | 1024 | 94 higher | 2,868 |
| Bethal Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Meadow Heights | 1.1 km | 941 | 11 higher | 259 |
| Hume Valley SchoolGovernment Combined · Broadmeadows | 1.2 km | 934 | 4 higher | 380 |
| Dallas Brooks Community Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dallas | 1.3 km | 893 | 37 lower | 410 |
| Meadow Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Meadow Heights | 1.4 km | 919 | 11 lower | 400 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coolaroo South Primary School a government school?
Yes, Coolaroo South Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Coolaroo South Primary School offer?
Coolaroo South Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Coolaroo South Primary School's ICSEA score?
Coolaroo South Primary School has an ICSEA score of 930, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Coolaroo South Primary School?
Coolaroo South Primary School has 250 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Coolaroo South Primary School?
The nearest schools to Coolaroo South Primary School are Holy Child School (0.4 km), St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College (0.7 km), Ilim College (0.8 km).
Where is Coolaroo South Primary School located?
Coolaroo South Primary School is located in Coolaroo, VIC 3048. Visit the school website at http://www.coolaroosouthps.vic.edu.au/.